Making a difference in the community
Accomplishments
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Business 380 Excellence Award (2017)
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Established as a 501c3 non-profit organization
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Initiated a Student Discount Card for Coe and Mount Mercy students for restaurants and retail businesses
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Began redevelopment and revitalization with signs, more efficient clean-up and beautification
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Initiated the opening of the Cedar Rapids Police Substation
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Installment of district-wide bicycle racks
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Installed trash receptacles along First Avenue
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50% reduction in crime over the past 9 years
Ongoing Projects
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College District Area Action Plan with City of Cedar Rapids
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Facilitate development projects within the district
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Neighborhood Clean-Up (Fall and Spring)
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Promote safety and security efforts
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Additional trees in the area
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Provide District Dollar to generate traffic in local businesses
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Creating signage to promote businesses in the area
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Increase membership
2024 District Goals
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The highest number of supporting members and contributions
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Continued cooperation with CRPD on monthly safety and security
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Higher social media presence and posts with more engagement, event sharing, and promotions
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Piloting quarterly e-newsletters
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Adding newer promotional events/giveaways for the District Dollars program
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Continued quarterly Large Group Meetings and Presidents’ Reception
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Implementation of promotional signage initiative along CeMar Trail
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Advocating District improvement when opportunity presents
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Non-profit organization, established February 2007
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Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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Monthly meetings are held to discuss and resolve issues
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Regularly meets with Cedar Rapids Police to discuss safety and concerns
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Contributions are used for District-wide programming and promotion of District businesses and partners